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Celeb Beauty: Beyoncé's Makeup Evolution

Beyoncé has had a whirlwind year (Super Bowl performance, Mrs. Carter World Tour, need we say more?).  We can't wait to see what the soulful superstar has on deck for her ESSENCE Fest performance! In honor of the glam supermom, let's take a look at her most memorable beauty moments over the years.

By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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2001: Icon-in-Training

At the MTV Icon: Janet Jackson taping, a young Beyoncé sported smokey eyes and pinky-brown lip gloss.

Celeb Beauty: Beyoncé’s Makeup Evolution
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2001: Fire Sign

Beyoncé sported fiery amber eye shadow and golden-tangerine lipstick at the 2001 Teen Choice Awards.

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2002: Lovely in Lilac

At the 2002 Grammy Awards, Beyoncé rocked a pale lilac eye shadow to match her clingy mesh gown.

Celeb Beauty: Beyoncé’s Makeup Evolution
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2002: Red Alert

At an event in Hollywood, Beyoncé was high glam in khol-rimmed eyes and glossy, fire engine red lips.

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2003: The Teal Deal

Beyoncé sported smudged teal eyes, rosy cheeks and a glossy berry lipstain at the MTV Europe Music Awards.

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2003: Natural Woman

Beyoncé rocked a fresh, natural makeup look — individual lashes, flushed cheeks and shimmery rose gloss — to Michelle Williams’s opening night in “Aïda.”

Celeb Beauty: Beyoncé’s Makeup Evolution
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2003: Metallic Mama

Beyoncé hit the MTV Video Music Awards rocking a full-on metallic moment — copper eye shadow, pinky-bronze cheeks and gold-flecked lip gloss.

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2004: Movie Star Makeup

At the 2004 Fashion Rocks event, Beyoncé channeled old Hollywood sirens with her expertly coiffed curls, movie star lashes and glossy nude lips.

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2004: Blue Period

Beyoncé Knowles rocked electric aqua lids at her Tommy Hilfiger fragrance launch.

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2004: Fuschia Femme Fatale

The superstar’s vivid fuchsia lips contrasted beautifully with her gold gown at the 2004 CFDA Fashion Awards.

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2005: Color Guard

At the “Beyoncé: Beyond The Red Carpet” exhibit, the superstar wore a colorful mix of ultraviolet eye shadow, lime green liner and frosted pink lips.

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2005: Lavender Luxe

At a Cipriani’s event in NYC, Beyoncé rocked the crowd in a wash of lavender eye shadow and lush, amber-streaked curls.

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2005: Hat Trick

At an Agent Provocateur party, Beyoncé paired moss green eye shadow with glossy nude lips.

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2006: Green WIth Envy

Beyoncé wore stunning seafoam green eyeshadow to match her gown at the Dreamgirls premiere.

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2007: Code Red

At a fan signing session in Seoul, Beyoncé looked every inch the goddess in a vivid slick of high-wattage, ruby red gloss.

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2007: Citrus Shine

At the 2007 Movies Rock event in Hollywood, California Beyoncé wore citrus-hued eye shadow, spiky faux-lashes and a creamy, iced raspberry lipstick.

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2007: Feelin’ Blue

At the American Music Awards, Beyoncé’s navy lids perfectly complemented her earrings and the bodice detail in her gown.

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2008: Sultry Siren

Beyoncé looked sultry in winged-out, sparkly bronze eye shadow and matching gloss at the Sony/BMG Grammy afterparty.

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2008: Bronze Beauty

At the 2008 Grammy Awards, Beyoncé sparkled in twinkly bronze eye shadow and a matching lip.

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2009: Cat Eye

At the 81st Annual Academy Awards, Beyoncé went for old Hollywood elegance with a dramatic slash of winged-out, cat-eye liquid liner.

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2009: Nude Scene

Beyoncé sported icy, pale blue eye liner and a glossy nude lip at Billboard’s 4th Annual Women In Music Awards.

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2010: Cleopatra Chic

Beyoncé dazzled at the 2010 Grammy Awards, rocking dramatic Cleopatra-esque eye shadow and a frosted gold lip.

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2010: Clean Canvas

Beyoncé rocks a fresh-faced, “no makeup” makeup look while hanging with her hubby in NYC.

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2011: Neutral Territory

Beyoncé wore neutral makeup and subtle, filled-in brows to surprise students at PS/MS 161 in Harlem, New York.

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2011: Line Up

At the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, Beyoncé enhanced her eyes with a dramatic slash of black liquid liner.

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2011: Haute Chocolate

Beyoncé swanned into the 2011 Billboard Music Awards sporting smokey chocolate eye shadow offset by a pale pink lip.

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2011: Brow Wow Wow

During a Good Morning America performance, Beyoncé rocked barely-there makeup and a strong ’80s-style brow.

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2011: Nude Scene

At the Met gala, Beyoncé sizzled in bronzey blush and a sexy nude lip.

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2011: Wings of Glory

At the launch celebration for Kelly Rowland’s new album, Here I Am, Beyoncé stood out in winged cat-eye liner and a soft pink lip.

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2011: Luxe Lashes

At the MTV VMA’s, the mom-to-be glowed in luxe lashes and soft pink lipstick.

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2012: Glowing and Gorgeous

Beyoncé arrived at the Met Costume Institute Gala in glowing, dewy skin and a juicy, coral lip.

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2013: The Eyes Have It

At the 2013 Presidential Inauguration Ceremony, Beyonce emhasized her almond brown eyes with white eyeliner on her water line and a swipe of winged liner on her lids.

Celeb Beauty: Beyoncé’s Makeup Evolution
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2013: Super Bowl Style

At the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show Press Conference, the songstress was all smiles in soft coral blush, dark black mascara and a peach lip tint.

Celeb Beauty: Beyoncé’s Makeup Evolution
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2013: Red Alert

Mrs. Carter opted for creamy crimson lipstick and thick black eyeliner when she walked the red carpet of the 2013 Grammy Awards.

Celeb Beauty: Beyoncé’s Makeup Evolution
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2013: Go for the Glow

Beyonce flaunted a golden glow at the Costume Institute Gala where she wore shimmering bronzer, pale pink lipstick and soft pewter eyeshadow.

Celeb Beauty: Beyoncé’s Makeup Evolution
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2013: In The Deep

Beyoncé rocked a delicous deep wine lip, soft blush and thick, clean brows at the Chime For Change: The Sound Of Change Live Concert.  

Celeb Beauty: Beyoncé’s Makeup Evolution
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